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- Day 1 Arrive Dublin Welcome to Ireland’s capital, where your Celtic adventure gets off to a lively start. Arrive at your hotel, settle in, then meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a first look at the journey ahead. Later, get your bearings on an orientation drive through this fascinating city. The evening is yours so discover Dublin your way. Locations Visited: Dublin IE.
- Day 2 Discover Dublin Dive deeper into the city this morning with a Local Specialist, ticking off the city’s big sights and hearing its juiciest stories. As you wander through the Irish capital, see icons like Trinity College, Temple Bar and St Patrick’s Cathedral while listening to tales of literary legends, Viking roots and rebellious heroes. The rest of the day is yours, so keep exploring at your own pace or consider a Choice Experience where you’ll get sporty and try your hand at Gaelic games. This evening you can also opt to ramp up the fun at an interactive Dublin cabaret show. Locations Visited: Dublin IE.
- Day 3 Dublin – Kilkenny – Blarney – Cork Roll south to Kilkenny, Ireland’s medieval marvel packed with cobbled lanes, colorful shopfronts and folklore. Your Travel Director gives you the lowdown before free time to grab lunch, stroll the Medieval Mile or take in views of mighty Kilkenny Castle. Then it’s on to Blarney Castle, where you can wander the grounds and perhaps pucker up for the famous Blarney Stone. Later, continue to Cork, with the option to cap off the day with hearty pub food, local music and classic Irish entertainment. Locations Visited: Dublin IE, Kilkenny IE, Blarney IE, Cork IE.
- Day 4 Ring of Kerry Get ready for one of Ireland’s great scenic drives as you follow the Ring of Kerry, where rugged coastlines, mountain views and postcard-perfect villages keep the cameras busy. Stop in Waterville for free time and lunch your way, then continue to Killarney for an orientation with your Travel Director and time to explore on your own terms. Want to add extra charm? Choose a traditional ‘jaunting car’ ride past the Lakes of Killarney and Ross Castle. Afterwards, return to Cork. Locations Visited: Ring of Kerry IE.
- Day 5 Cork – Adare – Cliffs of Moher – Galway Wave goodbye to Cork today and stop in pretty Adare, where 19th-century thatched cottages bring a storybook charm. Then it’s on to the mighty Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland’s most iconic sights, where rugged rock plunges into the wild Atlantic and seabirds wheel overhead. Take time to enjoy the views, feel the ocean breeze and snap that big-sky photo. Onwards to Galway, where your Travel Director gives you the inside track on this lively harbor city. This evening, continue to explore at your own pace or join an optional walking tour of Galway and dinner. Locations Visited: Cork IE, Adare IE, Cliffs of Moher IE, Galway IE.
- Day 6 Galway – Sligo – Donegal – Derry/Londonderry Travel north, stopping in Sligo for a coffee break before continuing to Donegal. Your Travel Director will show you around, then you’ll have free time to get lunch and explore this colorful town. Later, roll on to Derry/Londonderry for an evening of your design. Fancy adding more local flavor? Join an optional dinner at the Walled City Brewery, with beer-paired courses. Locations Visited: Galway IE, Sligo IE, Donegal IE, Derry/Londonderry GB.
- Day 7 Derry/Londonderry – Giant’s Causeway – Belfast Start the day your way with free time or an optional locally guided tour of Derry/Londonderry. Then it’s time to get your camera ready for a trip to the legendary Giant’s Causeway, where thousands of basalt columns meet the wild Antrim coast. Later, continue to Belfast for a Travel Director orientation and then continue discovering the city your way. Choose to visit the Titanic Museum and perhaps top off the evening with an optional guided walk with a pub trip and fish and chips. Locations Visited: Derry/Londonderry GB, Giant's Causeway GB, Belfast GB.
- Day 8 Belfast - Glasgow Set off on a Belfast orientation drive before heading to the ferry port and crossing to Scotland. Back on land, continue to Glasgow, where your Travel Director gives you the lowdown on the city on the way to your hotel. Tonight, explore at leisure or choose a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience of a seasonal Scottish dinner and comedy show. Locations Visited: Belfast GB, Glasgow GB.
- Day 9 Glasgow - Scottish Highlands Head for Loch Lomond, where you can enjoy free time or choose an optional cruise across its bonnie banks, with big views and local stories from the skipper. Continue through Glencoe for a photo stop of the dramatic rugged scenery, then on to Fort William for lunch your way. Later, pause in Fort Augustus for a view of infamous Loch Ness before arriving in the Highlands for dinner. Locations Visited: Glasgow GB, Scottish Highlands GB.
- Day 10 Scottish Highlands – St. Andrews – Edinburgh Bring 750 years of Scottish history to life on an optional visit inside Blair Castle or explore at your own pace. Continue to St Andrews, famed for its coastal charm and golfing heritage, before arriving in Edinburgh late afternoon. Tonight, relax at leisure or choose a lively Ceilidh evening with dinner, a welcome drink and the famous ‘Piping in the Haggis’ ceremony. Tickets to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo are included on certain departures. Locations Visited: Scottish Highlands GB, St. Andrews GB, Edinburgh GB.
- Day 11 Edinburgh Go behind the scenes in Scotland’s capital this morning with a Local Specialist, learning about its grand streets and hearing stories of its royal past. Make the rest of the day your own. Choose to visit mighty Edinburgh Castle, home to the Honours of Scotland, or enjoy free time to roam its pretty surrounds at leisure. This afternoon, join an optional Old Town walk with fish and chips, and later opt to see out the day in style with a Johnnie Walker whisky and dinner experience on the Royal Mile. Locations Visited: Edinburgh GB.
- Day 12 Depart Edinburgh Your Ireland and Scotland adventure wraps up after breakfast. Leave with some amazing memories and maybe a new love for ceilidhs and fish and chips. Locations Visited: Edinburgh GB.
Name: Ireland and Scotland Adventure
Brand: Costsaver
Quality: First Class
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: Dublin
End City: Edinburgh
Location Summary: Dublin, IE
Kilkenny, IE
Blarney, IE
Cork, IE
Ring of Kerry, IE
Adare, IE
Cliffs of Moher, IE
Galway, IE
Sligo, IE
Donegal, IE
Derry/Londonderry, GB
Giant's Causeway, GB
Belfast, GB
Glasgow, GB
Scottish Highlands, GB
St. Andrews, GB
Edinburgh, GB
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Highlights
- Dining Summary - 11 Breakfast (B). 1 Dinner (D).
- Essentials - With your Local Guide, see St. Patrick's Cathedral, Christchurch Cathedral and Trinity College. Visit the Medieval city. Kiss the Blarney Stone during your visit of Blarney Castle. Admire remote beaches, pretty villages and a rugged coastline along one of Ireland's most scenic drives. View the thatched cottages in this pretty village. View the stunning seascape from the cliffs and visit the Atlantic Edge exhibition in the eco-friendly Visitor Center. See Church of St. Nicholas, where Christopher Columbus reputedly prayed before setting off for his discovery of America. Also see the pre-medieval Spanish Arch and Eyre Square, dedicated to the late U.S. President, John F. Kennedy. Visit the colorful town. Explore this iconic natural landmark. See the Big Fish at Donegall Quay, the Titanic Quarter, the Samson and Goliath cranes and Belfast City Hall, along with the city’s murals throughout. View Glasgow Cathedral and George Square on your orientation tour. See the freshwater lake with the largest surface area in Britain. See the Commando Memorial and Britain's highest mountain Ben Nevis and enjoy a scenic drive through Glencoe, the infamous 'Glen of Weeping'. View the 18th green on St. Andrews Old Course. Sightseeing with your Local Guide includes views of the famous Princes Street, the Royal Mile and the Castle.
- Iconic Experience - Dublin: A Local Specialist will show you Dublin's elegant Georgian squares, O'Connell Street and the Custom House.. Ring of Kerry: Admire Ireland's enduring scenic beauty on one of the most beautiful drives in the world.. Lahinch: Gain a deeper understanding of the Cliffs of Moher on a guided walk with a Local Specialist in conservation. Learn how wildflowers support rare bird species like the red-billed chough and explore the cultural ties between the land and local communities. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land. . Galway: Explore the historic heart of Galway. See landmarks such as the Spanish Arch and the cathedral, or perhaps admire the distinctive Claddagh rings. . Donegal: Stop in Donegal and see The Diamond, a hub for music and cultural gatherings in the town.. Bushmills: In Northern Ireland you'll discover the legend of the Giant's Causeway as you explore this iconic natural landmark. . Glasgow: See the grand public buildings of Glasgow, including George Square. . Glencoe: Drive through Glencoe, a Highland valley known for steep mountains, open moorland and clan history. Your Travel Director shares context on the area’s past as you follow the road through one of Scotland’s best-known landscapes, with views that show the scale and character of the Highlands.. Edinburgh: Explore the city with your Local Specialist as you travel along Princes Street to see the Scott Memorial, the neoclassical Adam facades of New Town and the official Scottish residence of the King, Palace of Holyroodhouse..
